228: sweet Nothing

Shang Wan Ning touched her nose awkwardly.

She wondered if her stingy nature had influenced them to be too frugal in managing the household.

When they got ruthless—they would even shave a few layers off their own people.

[Amen, what a sin, what a sin!]

While the two were teasing each other, the base of the Goddess of Nature's statue was actually gnawed through by army ants!

With the base damaged, the speed at which the crack below absorbed resentment clearly accelerated, as if it had sensed the arrival of uninvited guests.

Seeing this, Shang Wan Ning did not act immediately; a trace of doubt still lingered in her heart.

The situation was simply too bizarre.

When the Goddess of Nature, Nastas Arabella, had acted back then, she only sealed this 'unspeakable' entity beneath the strait rather than completely annihilating it, which undoubtedly left a huge hidden danger for the future.

Why was that?

Shang Wan Ning really couldn't understand it. With the strength of the Goddess of Nature, dealing with an 'unspeakable' at the peak of the Seventh Rank who had just stepped onto the path of divinity should have been an easy task. There shouldn't have been any reservations at all.

Then, there was only one possibility left—this peak Seventh Rank 'unspeakable' was actually deliberately showing a flaw to lure Shang Wan Ning into the trap and make her take action.

Shang Wan Ning held a divine artifact like the son of heaven sword in her hands.

Even if the opponent's cultivation was two minor stages higher than hers, she wouldn't be too afraid.

On the contrary, it was more of an anticipation and eagerness to face a worthy opponent.

Besides, such opponents were rare.

"Fortunately, fortunately, it's a good thing I was cautious enough and didn't act rashly."

Shang Wan Ning rejoiced secretly.

Perhaps after taking action, not only would she fail to achieve her goal...

But it would backfire, causing the 'unspeakable' to break the seal prematurely.

"A-Yu!"

Shang Wan Ning's expression was cold and aloof, but her eyes faintly held the shimmer of spring water.

Hearing Shang Wan Ning call her that, Chen Yu couldn't help but be stunned, as if time had stood still at that moment.

The last time she had heard her call out so passionately was on that couch—during that little three-person game involving Lady Meng Jiang, herself, and the Empress.

Recalling the passion of that time, Chen Yu's body couldn't help but tighten slightly.

She bit her lip lightly, trying to calm the impulse to do it 'right now'.

An indescribable flirtatiousness leaked from her gaze, appearing both shy and expectant.

Chen Yu composed herself slightly and asked softly, "Your Majesty, what is it?"

Shang Wan Ning's eyes were lazy, the crimson at the corners of her eyes hadn't faded yet, making them look even more charming.

Her lips were bright and succulent, tempting one to 'intoxication'.

The Empress in this state was simply a loli-killer. Sure enough, to coax a girl into doing something, one naturally had to present a certain charm.

"Does A-Yu have a good relationship with Olexia? Could you trouble her to come to Country F?"

"I don't have her contact information. After we met last time, she's been avoiding me."

Chen Yu's alertness had always been accurate.

For a moment, the allure of beauty faded slightly.

"What did Your Majesty do?"

Shang Wan Ning, like a lazy cat, leaned bonelessly against Chen Yu's shoulder.

Her black hair cascaded down, brushing against Chen Yu's skin and bringing a gentle itch.

"Hmm~" Shang Wan Ning murmured softly.

"I didn't do anything special, just took two bottles of demigod blood in passing. However, I did pay incense offerings; it was a fair trade."

She spoke to the ghost-god in a relaxed and casual tone, as if it were just a trivial matter.

Chen Yu felt Shang Wan Ning's body pressed tightly against her right shoulder.

The delicate body emitted a faint fragrance—like orchids and musk, lingering at the tip of her nose.

She inadvertently took a deep breath of the scent.

The faint fragrance was refreshing and heart-warming.

"She might have a small misunderstanding about me!"

Shang Wan Ning's beautiful eyes flickered as she spoke with a half-smile. The corners of her eyes turned up slightly, revealing an almost imperceptible hint of cunning.

Chen Yu was amused by Shang Wan Ning's words, and the corners of her lips curled into a pleasant arc.

"My Lady and I have a great relationship. Asking her to come over is naturally not a problem."

"Yu Yu has introduced many high-quality clients to Her Ladyship."

She spoke coquettishly, biting her red lip lightly, as if acting spoiled or hinting at something.

Hearing this, Shang Wan Ning was even more delighted.

"I'll have to trouble A-Yu then."

"It's no trouble, no trouble at all," Chen Yu waved her hands hurriedly, her mood already blossoming like a flower from Shang Wan Ning's coaxing.

Then, she turned around, like a little white rabbit who had been swindled out of all her assets, leaning into Shang Wan Ning's embrace and breathing softly.

After a while, having recovered, Chen Yu pulled out her phone and sent several voice messages to the Goddess of Desire using the underworld app.

"Sister, want to earn some incense offerings? We're playing a game and need one more; you're the only one missing."

"We're over here in Martinique, Country F. I'll send you the location."

"Don't be afraid. With your sister here as the Prefecture City God to back you up, Her Majesty won't blame you for coming out privately."

"Come on, come on! It's not easy to get a group of four together."

"Her Majesty is away on business; she won't find out for a while."

Almost instantly after Chen Yu sent the voice messages, the other party replied.

Olexia's message was concise and decisive: "Wait for me, sister. I'm putting on my 'Win Every Bet' outfit to boost my luck."

Seeing the reply, Chen Yu immediately replied: "OK!"

She also attached a cute emoji, "Your good sister is waiting for you! (✧∇✧)"

Not long after, a 'whoosh' was heard.

A gorgeous figure tore through space and suddenly appeared before the two.

Olexia was dressed in a sexy 'God of Gamblers' outfit, her curves perfectly outlined.

Her blonde hair fell like a waterfall over her shoulders, the slightly curled ends adding a bit more charm.

She wore exquisite makeup, and her large eyes were currently sparkling with the light of a 'money-grubber'.

"Sister, I'm here! I'm definitely winning these incense offerings!"

Olexia was full of confidence, as if victory was already in her grasp.

When her gaze landed on Shang Wan Ning's back, she suddenly looked as if she had seen something terrifying, and half of her body hurriedly shrank back.

However, Shang Wan Ning's reaction speed was clearly faster.

She quickly reached out and accurately grabbed Olexia's shoulder.

Then, she effortlessly hauled her out from her hiding place.

"Don't worry, I'm not after Your Ladyship's divine blood this time," Shang Wan Ning's tone was calm and gentle.

But it contained a threat that 'She' could not resist.

Olexia was clearly skeptical of Shang Wan Ning's words, her face wearing an expression of 'our friendship is over for six months'.

She seemed to be accusing Chen Yu of not telling her beforehand that Shang Wan Ning was also here.

Chen Yu awkwardly fidgeted with her fingers, looking left and right, muttering to herself.

"Between my wife and my friend, a smart person naturally chooses the wife!!!"

After all, her wife gave her gold coins—as many as seven or eight figures.